Tibet
The roof of the world — Potala Palace, high-altitude monasteries, and landscapes unlike anywhere on Earth
Top Highlights
- 1 Potala Palace
- 2 Jokhang Temple
- 3 Barkhor Street
- 4 Namtso Lake
- 5 Samye Monastery
Visa & Entry
Tibet Permit required + Chinese visa
In addition to a Chinese visa, all foreign visitors to Tibet need a separate Tibet Travel Permit (TTP), available through authorised tour operators.
Full visa guideBest Time to Visit
Apr–Oct
Suggested stay: 7–10 days. Avoid the Golden Week holiday (1–7 October) and Spring Festival (Jan/Feb) — crowds are enormous and prices peak.
Seasonal travel guide22 articles — page 3 of 4
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tibetTibet to Nepal Overland Guide 2026: The Friendship Highway from Lhasa to Kathmandu
The Lhasa to Kathmandu overland route via the Friendship Highway (G318) — Tibet Travel Permit requirements, the road through Shigatse and Everest Base Camp, the Kyirong border crossing, which permits you need and when, and the reality of this epic drive.
Updated May 2026
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tibetGyantse Tibet Guide 2026: Pelkor Chode Monastery & the Kumbum Stupa
Gyantse is Tibet's third largest town and home to two of its most important religious sites — Pelkor Chode Monastery and the extraordinary Kumbum Stupa, a multi-story mandala in three dimensions. This guide covers how to reach Gyantse, the Tibet Travel Permit system, what to see at the monastery complex, the old Dzong fortress, and practical tips for visiting this relatively uncrowded Tibetan town.
Updated May 2026
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tibet5 Days in Lhasa, Tibet: Potala Palace, Jokhang & Acclimatization Guide
A 5-day Lhasa itinerary structured around altitude acclimatization — Day 1 for rest and Barkhor Street, Day 2 for the Jokhang Temple, Day 3 for Potala Palace, Day 4 for Drepung and Sera monasteries, Day 5 for Namtso Lake or Ganden. Permit requirements and booking details.
Updated May 2026
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tibetWhere to Stay in Lhasa, Tibet 2026: Barkhor Area Guesthouses & Permit-Required Hotels
Lhasa accommodation — the traditional Tibetan guesthouses in the Barkhor area near the Jokhang Temple (the most atmospheric, aids acclimatization), the international hotels in the New City (Brahmaputra Grand, Lhasa Hotel — more facilities, less character), and which properties work with Tibet Travel Permit agencies. The altitude and room selection interaction.
Updated May 2026
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tibetNamtso Lake Guide 2026: Tibet's Sacred Turquoise Lake at 4,718m
Namtso (纳木错) Lake — Tibet's largest lake and one of the most spiritually significant in Tibetan Buddhism, at 4,718m. The pilgrim circuit, the sunrise from Tashi Dor Peninsula, the nomad camp experience, the altitude reality (Namtso is 1,000m higher than Lhasa — acclimatize first), and how to organize the 2-day trip from Lhasa.
Updated May 2026
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tibetNamtso Lake Overland Journey Guide 2026: Permits, Routes & Night Sky Photography
Namtso Lake is one of the highest saltwater lakes in the world and a sacred pilgrimage site for Tibetan Buddhists. This 2026 overland guide covers the permits needed, the drive from Lhasa over the Nyenchen Tanglha Pass, where to stay at the lakeside, night sky photography conditions, seasonal wildlife, and practical tips for visiting this extraordinary high-altitude destination safely.
Updated May 2026
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